Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Santa Clarita
Trash Day
Trash collection runs Monday through Friday, with pickup occurring once per week based on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected once weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Organics and green waste are collected weekly on your scheduled trash day.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste and recycling services in the city are managed by Burrtec Waste Industries. Residents also receive up to 4 free scheduled bulky item pickups per calendar year.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A 25% discount is available for eligible low-income seniors (age 62+) and users with smaller 35-gallon carts. A 5% discount is available for active military heads of household, and residents can also qualify for an annual prepayment discount.
Black Bin (Trash)
All household trash should be bagged before being placed in the black cart. Do not place hot ashes, hazardous waste, or electronic waste in this bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓Non-recyclable garbage
- ✓Styrofoam packaging
- ✓Diapers and wipes
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Broken window glass
- ✓Plastic utensils and straws
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be completely empty, clean, and dry. Place them loosely in the blue cart; never bag your recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paper
- ✓Empty glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastics labeled #1 through #7
- ✓Junk mail and magazines
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food-soiled paper
- ✕Hoses and wires (tanglers)
- ✕Clothing and textiles
- ✕Shrink wrap
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste (like leaves and grass) must be placed loosely in the green cart. However, all food waste must be secured inside a tied plastic or paper bag before being added to the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Small branches and prunings
- ✓Bagged food waste (meat, dairy, bones, produce)
- ✓Food-soiled paper
- ✓Untreated wood and weeds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
4 free collections per year.
Placement
You must call Burrtec Customer Service at (661) 222-2249 at least 48 hours before your regular service day to schedule. Place items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Large appliances
- ✓ Excess bulky cardboard
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Electronic waste (must be dropped off)
- ✕ Liquids, oils, and greases
- ✕ Machinery or industrial discards
If you exceed your four free annual pick-ups, additional bulky item collections can be scheduled for a $10 fee per collection.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When an observed holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and yard waste collections follow the exact same one-day delay as trash and recycling.
If a designated holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no interruption or delay in your normal collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to JanuaryHoliday tree collection begins the day after Christmas. Burrtec will also collect excess holiday trash and recyclables placed in bags alongside your carts for approximately one week after the holiday.
Spring
AprilIn celebration of Earth Day, Burrtec hosts an annual Free Mulch event on the Saturday prior to the holiday. Residents can pick up to 20 gallons of free mulch to revitalize their spring gardens.
Year-Round
January to DecemberSharps disposal is heavily regulated in California. Santa Clarita residents can request a free postage-paid mail-back sharps container annually by calling Burrtec customer service.
Local Tips & Community Info
Burrtec Waste Industries Collection Essentials
Residential sanitation services in the Santa Clarita Valley are exclusively managed by Burrtec Waste Industries through a franchise agreement with the city. Homeowners are provided a standardized three-cart system to handle daily refuse. To guarantee your bins are emptied, you must roll them to the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your specific neighborhood collection day. Park your carts with the handles facing your property and the wheels flush against the curb. Burrtec's automated trucks require a minimum clearance of three feet between each bin, as well as ample distance from parked cars, fire hydrants, and mailboxes.
Navigating the SB 1383 Organics Mandate
California's environmental laws have fundamentally changed how Santa Clarita residents dispose of kitchen waste. Under the SB 1383 organics recycling mandate, your green cart is no longer just for yard debris like leaves and branches. You are now legally required to toss all food scraps—including meat bones, coffee grounds, eggshells, and spoiled produce—directly into the green organics bin. It is imperative that you do not place these items in plastic grocery bags before tossing them in, as plastics will severely contaminate the commercial composting process.
Maximizing Your Blue Recycling Cart
Your blue cart is dedicated to clean, dry, and unbagged recyclables. Acceptable items include flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, glass jars, and rigid plastic containers. Santa Clarita officials emphasize the 'empty, clean, and dry' rule to prevent cross-contamination. Please avoid throwing 'tanglers' such as garden hoses, extension cords, or plastic film into the blue bin, as these materials frequently jam the sorting machinery at Burrtec's recycling facilities, leading to costly delays and potential contamination fines for the city.
Four Annual Free Bulky Item Pickups
Disposing of oversized household goods in Santa Clarita is remarkably convenient. Single-family residential customers are entitled to four complimentary bulky item collections per calendar year. Each scheduled pickup allows you to leave up to three large items—such as a sofa, a refrigerator, or a mattress—at the curb. To take advantage of this city perk, you must contact Burrtec Customer Service at (661) 222-2249 at least forty-eight hours prior to your standard trash day. Leaving large furniture on the sidewalk without an appointment is strictly prohibited and constitutes illegal dumping.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events
Toxic materials simply do not belong in any of your three curbside carts. Items like motor oil, pool chemicals, pesticides, fluorescent light tubes, and lithium-ion batteries pose severe fire risks to waste collection vehicles. To help residents dispose of these dangerous goods legally, the City of Santa Clarita regularly partners with Los Angeles County to host free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and E-Waste collection events. You can also securely drop off electronic waste and household batteries at the local Burrtec facility located on Springbrook Avenue during their standard operating hours.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments
Burrtec Waste Industries observes a select number of major holidays, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If one of these specific holidays lands on a weekday, all subsequent trash and recycling pickups for that week will be delayed by precisely one day. For example, if Christmas is on a Wednesday, Wednesday routes are pushed to Thursday, and Friday routes will be serviced on Saturday. Normal routing always resumes on the following Monday.
Drop-off Facilities
Burrtec Springbrook Yard E-Waste Drop-Off
25772 Springbrook Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Materials Accepted
Nicole Bernson (Balboa) S.A.F.E. Center
10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA 91325
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I properly dispose of food waste in Santa Clarita?
Unlike many California municipalities, Santa Clarita requires residents to place all food waste—including meat, dairy, bones, and produce—into a plastic or paper bag, tie it securely, and place it into the green organics cart. The bag will be separated mechanically at the processing facility. Yard trimmings, however, should remain loose.
How many free bulky item pickups do I get with Burrtec?
Santa Clarita residential customers are entitled to four free bulky item pickups per calendar year. You can set out up to three items per scheduled appointment. Mattresses are accepted but must be wrapped in plastic for the drivers' safety.
Where can I take my old TVs, computers, and other E-waste?
E-waste cannot go in your curbside bins or standard bulky item pickup. However, residents can drop off electronic waste for free at Burrtec's yard located at 25772 Springbrook Avenue during normal weekday business hours, or on the third Saturday of the month between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
How do I get a free home compost bin in Santa Clarita?
Burrtec encourages backyard composting by distributing up to 500 free compost bins annually to single-family homes. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can request yours by calling Burrtec Customer Service at 661-222-2249.